Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) cheers on his teammates in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 96-90.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

Oladipo had missed the past 11 games, the Pacers going 7-4 in his absence. Oladipo will be on a minutes restriction but McMillan wouldn’t say what the number is. Oladipo will likely be substituted early so he'll have minutes available for the second half.

“(He's) not experiencing any pain which is what we’ve been waiting for,” coach Nate McMillan said of Oladipo following Tuesday's practice. "As I told him, 'Slowly try to work yourself back in.' He’s been out for (three weeks). He’s excited. The fan base I’m sure is going to be excited. Everyone is going to be excited to get him back on the floor.”

A mild surprise especially considering McMillan saying he needed multiple practices before returning but Oladipo attended an informal workout in Orlando. Technically a non practice day bc it was a game day shoot around. #PacersBucks